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Use the media creation tool to download Windows. This tool provides the best download feel for customers running Windows 7, 8.1 and x.

Here are a few useful guides nosotros've written to guide you in the process of reinstalling Windows, all of these use the Media Creation Tool for different purposes:

  • Reinstall Windows 10 Without Deleting Your Software, Files or Settings
  • How to Find Your Original Windows 10 Product Key
  • Windows To Get: How to Install and Run Windows ten from a USB Bulldoze
  • How to Backup USB Drives and Restore Them, Bootable State and All

This tool includes:

  • File formats optimized for download speed.
  • Congenital in media creation options for USBs and DVDs.
  • Optional conversion to ISO file format.

Using the tool to upgrade this PC to Windows 10

Using the tool to create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD, or ISO file) to install Windows 10 on a different PC

Follow these steps to create installation media (USB flash drive or DVD) you lot can use to install a new re-create of Windows x, perform a clean installation, or reinstall Windows x. Earlier you download the tool brand sure you take:

  • An net connection (internet access provider fees may employ).
  • Sufficient information storage available on a computer, USB or external drive for the download.
  • A blank USB wink drive with at to the lowest degree 5 GB of space or blank DVD (and DVD burner) if you lot want to create media. We recommend using a blank USB or blank DVD, considering whatever content on it will exist deleted.
  • When burning a DVD from an ISO file, if you are told the disc image file is too large you will need to use Dual Layer (DL) DVD Media.

Check a few things on the PC where you want to install Windows 10:

  • 64-fleck or 32-scrap processor (CPU). You'll create either a 64-scrap or 32-bit version of Windows 10. To check this on your PC, become to PC info in PC settings or System in Command Panel, and look for System type.
  • System requirements. Brand sure the PC meets the organization requirements for Windows x. We also recommend going to the PC manufacturer's website for boosted info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
  • Language in Windows. You'll need to choose the same linguistic communication when you install Windows 10. To see what language you're currently using, become to Time and language in PC settings or Region in Control Console.
  • Edition of Windows. You lot should likewise choose the same edition of Windows. To check what edition you lot're currently running, go to PC info in PC settings or System in Command Panel, and await for Windows edition. Windows 10 Enterprise isn't available in the media creation tool. For more than info, go to the Volume Licensing Service Eye.
  • Microsoft Role products. If you only purchased a new device that includes Office 365, we recommend redeeming (installing) Office before upgrading to Windows ten. For more information, check How to upgrade to Windows ten on new devices that include Office 365.

This tabular array will assist you decide which edition of Windows ten you'll choose:

Your current edition of Windows Windows 10 edition
Windows 7 Starter
Windows 7 Domicile Basic
Windows 7 Home Premium
Windows viii/8.1
Windows 8.ane with Bing
Windows 10 Home		 Windows 10 Home
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 8 Pro
Windows 8.ane Pro
Windows viii/8.ane Professional with Media Center
Windows ten Pro		 Windows 10 Pro
Windows eight/8.one Single Language
Windows eight Unmarried Language with Bing		 Windows 10 Home Single Linguistic communication
Windows eight/8.1 Chinese Language Edition
Windows 8 Chinese Language Edition with Bing		 Windows x Home People's republic of china
Windows ten Home Windows ten Home
Windows x Pro Windows x Pro